About us

Hridaya Yoga Retreat: Module 2 offers graduates of Module 1 the opportunity to go deeper in the teachings of traditional Hatha Yoga, further exploring the beauty of the Heart.

The Module 2 program includes 12 days of instruction. During this module, the practice becomes more profound, with the introduction of new asanas and pranayama techniques. Nada Yoga, the practice of meditation on subtle sounds, will be one of the essential points on this yogic journey. Read more.

Amenities

Free Parking

Restaurant

Yoga Studio

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Dairy Free

Directions

By Air

From Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport: Get on a fast train (TGV) to Lyon Part-Dieu station (2 hours). To reach Domaine de Longeval, see the directions from Lyon Part-Dieu below.

From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport: This international airport is located 74 km southwest of Longeval. It offers direct connections to all major European hubs, plus North America and North Africa.

The cheapest option to reach us from this airport is to get the Lyon ExpressTram. It will take you to Lyon Part-Dieu station in 30 minutes. From there, you can catch a train/bus combination to Domaine de Longeval (see below).

You can buy a ticket directly on the tram (€10). They leave every 15 minutes from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and every 30 minutes from 4:30 am to 12:00 pm.

If you want to take a taxi directly to Domaine de Longeval from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, it will cost €100-150.

About the
Venue

Hridaya Yoga France’s home is a lovingly restored castle nestled in the beautiful Beaujolais countryside. It sits on 7 hectares in the heart of Longeval Forest, affording stunning views of the Azergues Valley and access to numerous hiking trails. Our sunlit yoga and meditation halls and simple, comfortable accommodations create an atmosphere of serenity and stillness in which to go inside yourself and experience the depths of yoga. Each month, we offer our renowned Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreats, featuring an artful integration of yoga and meditation that provides both beginners and advanced practitioners a direct perception of the truth of the non-dual vision. Our ongoing Hatha Yoga Retreats present a systematic and authentic approach to the yogic teachings, sharing the wisdom that yoga is much more than just physical postures. Perhaps best of all, when joining us you will get the chance to see how the teachings are integrated off the mat by experiencing day-to-day life in a vibrant community of people dedicated to living with an open heart. We warmly invite you to join us in Longeval, and on the path of the Spiritual Heart.

Thank you!

Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

Find my Ki.
Alexander

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.